UW Athletics Expands Go BIG! For Washington With $350 Million Goal
September 22, 2025 | Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Women's Golf, Gymnastics, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Track & Field, Baseball, Rowing, Tyee Club, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track & Field
Originally launched just last year with a five-year goal of $300 million, Go BIG! for Washington has already achieved remarkable success—raising $123 million to date, including a record-shattering $73 million in cash donations in 2024, the largest single-year fundraising total in department history.
That incredible outpouring of support has inspired UW Athletics to aim even higher. As the Huskies charge into their second year in the Big Ten Conference, the fundraising goal is being raised to $350 million—an ambitious vision that will provide all 22 Husky teams and more than 600 student-athletes with the resources to thrive in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
"The generosity of Husky Nation has already made history and is proof of what can be accomplished when we come together with a shared vision," said Pat Chun, Director of Athletics. "Scholarship support and revenue sharing are the foundation for student-athlete success. But to compete at the highest level in the Big Ten, we must also invest in cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities. These resources will allow us to innovate, elevate performance, and create an environment where our student-athletes can succeed—not just on game day, but every day."
Expanded Priorities
The expansion of Go BIG! for Washington focuses on three core pillars that will shape the next chapter of Husky Athletics:
Scholarship Support: Investing in Our Athletes
Through Go BIG! for Scholarships, Husky Nation will rally to raise an additional $3 million annually, ensuring that every student-athlete has the support to succeed academically and athletically.
Sports Science & Data Analytics: Powering Performance Through Innovation
To keep pace with a rapidly evolving landscape, UW Athletics will invest $10 million over the next three years in advanced sports science and data analytics, strengthening performance and prioritizing student-athlete well-being.
Facility Enhancements: Building for the Future
With recent investments like a $25 million upgrade to football facilities and the opening of a new student-athlete nutrition center, UW Athletics is now entering the next phase of enhancements. Upcoming projects include elevating the football game day experience, upgrading the Husky Softball Complex, renovating basketball coaching offices, and enhancing training and weight room facilities across all programs.
Join the Movement
Go BIG! for Washington is more than a fundraising effort—it's a movement uniting alumni, fans, and supporters around a shared mission: to fuel dreams, build legacies, and elevate every Husky team.
To learn more or to contribute, visit uwtyeeclub.com.
